Siu

From: United Kingdom

Account Type
Individual account
Travelling to
Argentina, Bolivia, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Egypt, India, Mexico ... more
Argentina, Bolivia, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Egypt, India, Mexico, Peru, Thailand, United Kingdom
Travel dates
14/10/2016 - 30/09/2019
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My status
At home
Description
- I want to live round the world through travel and work, and to truly know the places and their people by working and living with them.
- I also want to learn new skills along the way and to use mine in new environment.
- Taking a break from familiar settings and environment I have learnt a lot about myself and the world around me.
- Having had numerous fortunate events and met kind and generous people from all over, I want to offer myself back as much as the world has offered me.
- To be able to make connections with people so far away from home makes you realise we all have more in common than the obvious differences like languages and appearances.
- Travelling has also taught me the importance of self-reliance, to cherish what we have and to enjoy the simple things.
- I am independent and pro-active, happy to work on my own as much as being in a team.
- A fast learner with strong work ethics, capable of turning my hands to different things. I appreciate every opportunity to learn and try something new.
- Having travelled on my own for two and a half year, I want to continue to go as far as I can.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Language practice
Art Projects
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Teaching
More details about your skills
I have practical work experience in the following:
business administration
reception
marketing and communications
website content
social media
databases, data analysis
book-keeping and accounts
bartending
hospitality
gardening
building/construction
woodwork
photography

Skills I don't yet have are what I want to learn on my travel. I am open to new experiences and flexible in approach. I want to work with my hands more and learn to make things and am particularly interested in woodworking and carpentry.

Other interests:
Cooking
Baking
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Age
38
What else ...
With an education background in science and engineering, I have worked in business support and development through marketing and communications.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
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Photos

Florida

Colombia

Vancouver Island

Vegan chocolate cake

Chengdu, China

Feedback

05/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (siu) for host for (Join local skilled craftsman ...)

Abject apologies for such belated feedback.
I spent a month here as my first Workaway in China. There was a variety of activities available and I was given the freedom to pursue my interests and the opportunity to try something new. The summer camps were sometimes hectic but always fun. It was also interesting to learn about this new kind of… read more

(Excellent )

18/10/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (siu)

As a truly carpenter who is committed and self-motivated, Siu had helped us in various project, such as miniatures of our farm, decorative fencing and storage box which are totally made of wood/timber. She loves listening to the music while working, you can't denied that she really has a good taste of music selection.

(Excellent )

05/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (siu) for host for (Volunteering in a Buddhist ...)

I spent a month at the temple and it was a real cultural exchange experience. From briefly learning about the history of Buddhism and of Shaolin kungfu, to witnessing the extraordinary speed, typical in China, at which the new infrastructure for the forum was built.
I was there in October which was a month of busyness with the National holiday… read more

(Excellent )

13/11/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (siu)

Siu has been a good help in out temple for weeks; she is willing to find a position to work as a carpenter but the kickten need more help , instead she work as a chopper , still she's responsible, independent and mostly she has a fine sense of humour which always be the center of other workawayers from 8 more countries. aside of the light labor… read more

(Excellent )

16/04/2018

Left by host (Help at our hostel and family ...) for Workawayer (siu)

Siu was a nice and helpful volunteer, she was always open to help us with everything, she did reception, check ins and some painting (谢谢你的帮助) Always welcome at CASA HOSTAL VILLA DE LEYVA and remember this is your home!

(Excellent )

01/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (siu) for host for (Help at our hostel and family ...)

I had a great time at the hostal. I was mainly helping at the reception and seeing to other small tasks that need attention, such as painting, decorating, some cleaning and occasionally making breakfasts.
The staff was amazing to work with and we learnt a lot from each other, from language, music, customs, cultures and cooking. It was also good… read more

(Excellent )

07/02/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (siu)

Siu is a really nice person...she helped me soo much in the course of the 7 weeks she was in the hostel..
Siu is dedicated and focused and supported the project from cleaning, cooking to manual and artistic work. and more.....never lost her calm....she became a real friend and I appreciate a lot her patience to deal with such a stressful… read more

(Excellent )

30/01/2018

Left by Workawayer (siu) for host for (Help me with creative ...)

It was great to get to know Giada and have the chance to contribute to her vision of the hostel as well as Dibulla.
Dibulla is a quiet little town where you can enjoy the simple life and reconnect which I really enjoyed.
A lot of thoughts have gone in to the hostel and the space feels more like a home.
Giada is easy going and passionate. She… read more

(Excellent )

16/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (siu) for host for (Looking for photographers, ...)

Sara and Alejandra are very professional people and a joy to work with. They are passionate about the cause of their business and have clear vision of its future.

They warmly welcomed me to their lovely home and treated me as part of the team. Their healthy diet is still something I try to follow till now.

I wrote blog articles for the website… read more

(Excellent )

17/03/2017

Left by host (Looking for photographers, ...) for Workawayer (siu)

Sui is a very proactive person, extremely hardworking, respectful, easy going, adaptable, friendly and kind.
She helped us in our hammock business, we found her to be very helpful in logistics, writing web content for our international website and many other small tasks related.
We highly recommend her as we think she is smart, she can pick up… read more

(Excellent )

28/05/2017

Left by host (Live and help on a Catamaran ...) for Workawayer (siu)

What an excellent host Siu was. Once she sailed from southern Florida, learning the systems of the boat, she then took over the cleaning and maintenance. Her commitment was for two months which held true and she showed that independence of supervision was an excellent talent.

I left the place in good hands with Siu and if you have any… read more

(Excellent )

12/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (siu) for host for (Live and help on a Catamaran ...)

I stayed on Jay's boat for two months and I have learned a bunch, from hospitality to boat maintenance and also sailing!
We sailed up from South Florida to Orlando and that was good experience especially steering the boat through underneath bridges.
I helped out on hosting when visitors came aboard, giving information on local attractions and… read more

(Excellent )

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